Clearing the J-1 Home Residency Hurdle: Four Ways to Waive the Home-Residence Requirement

J-1 status is a favorite for foreign nationals attending medical resident training programs in the United States. While there are many advantages to the J-1 visa category, one major obstacle remains for J-1 physicians who wish to continue working in the United States—the home residence requirement. Because the J-1 physician visa is considered an “exchange …